Trend: Nabucco West not concerned about Bulgarian shareholder in project

The consortium of Nabucco West sees Bulgarian Energy Holding (BEH) as a reliable partner and is not concerned about its shareholder position in the project, Sofia News Agency (novinite.com) reported with the reference to Managing Director of the Nabucco Gas Pipeline GmbH Reinhard Mitschek.

In an interview with the Bulgarian National Radio (BNR) Mitschek said that the project is progressing and a large number of activities are underway at the moment, including an environmental impact assessment (EIA) procedure. According to Mitschek, the project has already reached an advanced stage in Bulgaria.

"We have analyzed key spots and routes. The same was done in Romania, Hungary, Austria, and Turkey. I am convinced that we shall get all certificates in Bulgaria too," Mitschek said.

He added that the preparedness to start construction works will depend on the speed of obtaining EIA approvals, on detailed zoning in Bulgaria, on land expropriations, etc.

"We want to prepare the project carefully so as to avoid any obstacles when construction starts," Mitschek said.  MORE